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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-11-25-0900AM-Regular1 • • is BRAZOS COUNTY BRYAN. TEXAS AGENDA F t, ED RZ2 � If 2: a>n' 6G�lG� QR.'.iCSCi •.i'i L J IOU$ • ��tYix.l• '�� x ;„ E BY`_ t r . .......... BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT THE COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25,1997 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM OF THE BRAZOS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 300 EAST 26TH STREET, SUITE 115, BRYAN, TEXAS. 1. Invocation - Commissioner Thornton. 2. Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Thornton. 3. Citizens input and/or concerns. At this time, the Judge will open the floor to citizens wishing to address the Court on county- related issues not scheduled on the agenda. Please limit subject matter to five minutes. The Commissioners will receive the information, conduct research into the matter, and/or place the matter on a future agenda for discussion. (A record is made of the meeting; therefore, please give your name and address for the record.) Consider and take action on agenda items 4 - 24: 4. Budget Amendment 97/98 -6. 5. Personnel Action Forms. 6. Payment of Claims. 7. Renewal of contractual agreement between the Brazos County Soil & Water Conservation District and Brazos County. 8. Authorization to engage a consultant regarding a new telephone system for the County. 9. Acceptance of the Certification of the Juvenile Detention Center by the Juvenile Board. 10. Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant request to the Criminal Justice Division of the Governors Office for funding for a program known as the "Narcotics Trafficking Task Force." 11. Authorization to process Recurring Payment Request for Brazos County Appraisal District. 12. Renewal rates for the Brazos County Employee Group Health Insurance for Plan Year January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998. 13. Approval of Amendment Three to the Brazos County Employee Group Health Insurance Plans. V UA�ia..!O / _ . Commissioners Court Meeting Agenda November 25, 1997 Page Two 14. Amending the Flexible Benefits Plan Document relative to Medical Care Expense Reimbursement. 15. Cancellation of existing AFLAC Flex Plan Contract effective December 31, W. 16. Appointment of National Employee Benefit Administrator, Inc. as Flex Plan Administrator effective January 1, 1998. 17. Request from GTE to install buried cable within the right -of -way of Stousland Road beginning 4500 feet south of its intersection with Taylor Lane extending for a distance of 4,620 feet. Site is located in Precinct 1. 18. Request from Texas A &M University for buried cable installation in the right -of -way of Luza Lane to replace control cable for water system. Site is located in Precinct 4. 19. Blanket Purchase Orders. 20. Requisitions from Capital Projects Fund: a. Carpet Extractor for Maintenance, b. Mobile radios for Sheriffs Office, c. Overhead lights, speakers, sirens for Sheriff's Office, d. Digital recording system for 272nd District Court. 21. Approval to advertise for the following: a. Upgrade HP9000 Mainframe Computer. 22. Exemption from competitive bidding for right -of -way construction of public road crossing by Union Pacific Railroad Company. 23. Contract with Buchanan Soil Mechanics, Inc. for construction materials testing. 24. Modification of Annual Hot Mix Contract, Bid No. 98 -003. 25. Acknowledge receipt of monthly reports from department heads and officials. 26. Call for citizen input and/or concerns. 27. Announcement of interest items and possible future agenda topics. 28. Adjourn. The Courthouse is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive services must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements, call (409) 361 -4102. VOL.-- YAGAk . 3 Aw-P ra r I • • COMMISSIONERS' COURT REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 25, 1997 f R F E t A regular meeting of the Commissioners' Court of Brazos County, Texas was held in the Commissioners' Courtroom in the • f Courthouse in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 1997, with the following members of the Court present: Alvin W. Jones, County Judge, Presiding; Tony Jones, Commissioner of Precinct 1; Wm. S. Thornton, Commissioner of Precinct 2; Randy Sims, Commissioner of Precinct 3; Carey Cauley, Jr., Commissioner of Precinct 4; Mary Ann Ward, County Clerk. Attached is a list of the citizens and officials in attendance. Commissioner Thornton gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. The first matter before the Court was a drawing for a Thanksgiving turkey. The names of eligible participants came from the list of County employees who donated blood at the November 24, 1997 Red Cross Blood Drive. There was no citizen input and /or concerns. The Court next considered Budget Amendment #97/98 -6.1 through 6.3, which would reallocate funds budgeted for the 272nd District Court and Purchasing and adjust a grant amount for Juvenile Service. On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Sims, the Court voted unanimously to approve the budget amendment as submitted, a copy of which is attached hereto. The Court proceeded to consider the change of status of t the following employees. NAME DEPARTMENT REASON Beltrand, Pamela Brazos Center New Employee Carney, Cathleen District Attorney New Emp Temp Densey, Sharon Y Juvenile Serv. Comp Training Cook, Stephen A MPO Resignation Kazmierski, R R Sheriff /Admin Transfer S Reyes, Mary Gloria District Clerk New Employee Goodwin, Larah L District Clerk New Employee r VOL YAGE, Commissioners Court meeting November 25, 1997 Commissioner Sims questioned the salary cut for Rene Kazmierski. On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Sims, the Court voted unanimously to approve the changes as submitted with no six month increase for Rene Kazmierski. The Court next considered the following Claims as submitted by the County Treasurer for payment: 98- 001075 through 98- 001266 On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Sims, the Court voted unanimously to approve the Claims as submitted. The next matter before the Court was the renewal of a Contractual Agreement between Brazos County and Brazos County Soil and Water Conservation District $450. The District will provided soil and water conservation services to the residents of Brazos County and to the County proper such as erosion control, water management and rural development. The cost to Brazos County will be $4,400.00 annually. The term of the contract will be fiscal year 1998. On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted f unanimously to enter into contractual agreement with the Brazos County Soil and Water Conservation District $450. A copy of the contractual agreement is attached hereto. The Court next considered authorizing the Purchasing Department to participate in the formation of a committee charged with engaging a consultant for a new telephone system for the County. On motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to authorize the Purchasing Department to participate in the formation of a committee. The County Judge will recommend committee members. The Court received, approved and ordered filed as submitted the Certification of the newly constructed Juvenile Detention Facility located at 1904 Highway 21 West. The inspection and certification was carried out by the Juvenile VOL- �'AGi� 3IZI • • Commissioners Court meeting November 25, 1997 Probation Board on November 19, 1997. A copy of the Certification is attached hereto. On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Sims, the Court voted unanimously to adopt a resolution authorizing the County Judge to make application to the Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor, for grant funds for the Narcotics Trafficking Task Force and to authorize the County Judge to accept such grant funds should they be tendered. The Court next considered authorizing the Auditor's office to process recurring payment requests for Brazos County Appraisal District. On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to authorize the Auditor's office to process the previously noted recurring payment. The next matter before the Court was consideration of the renewal rates for the Brazos County Employee Group Health Insurance for plan year January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998. In a letter from Mark A. Grierson, representative of Plumhoff & Associates, he states that there would be no increase in the County contribution for employees nor in cost for coverage for spouse, children or family coverage. On motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to approve the renewal rates for the 1998 Group Health Insurance plan year. A copy of the rates is attached hereto. The Court next considered approval of Amendment Three to the Brazos County Employee Group Health Insurance Plans. Commissioner Sims asked that the Court be advised of any financial increases when amendments are submitted. On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Sims, the Court voted unanimously to approve Amendment Three to the Group Health Plan. A copy of Amendment Three is attached hereto. V -0 L -, �A. . P A V. F, . � �, 0 � Commissioners Court meeting November 25, 1997 The next matter for consideration was the Amending of the Flexible Benefits Plan Document specifically the Medical Care Expense Reimbursement. In a memo to the Court, the Insurance Committee recommended reducing the out of pocket medical care expense reimbursement maximum from the current $5,000 to $2,500. On motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to accept the recommendation of the Insurance Committee and reduce the out ! of pocket medical care expense from $5,000 to $2,500. The Court next considered the cancellation of the existing AFLAC Flex Plan Contract effective January 1, 1998. On motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to cancel the existing AFLAC Flex Plan Contract effective January 1, 1998. The Court next considered the appointment of National Employe Benefit Administrator, Inc. as Flex Plan Administrator effective January 1, 1998. On motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Thornton, the Court voted unanimously to appoint National Employe Benefit Administrator, Inc. as Flex ?lan Administrator effective January 1, 1998. The Court next considered the request from GTE to install buried cable in the right -of -way of Stousland Road beginning 4,500 feet south of its intersection with Taylor Lane extending for a distance of 4,620 feet. The site is located in Precinct 1. The County Engineer recommended approval of the request to place cable 6 feet from the back of the right - of -way line rather than the required 3 -5 feet to keep down service interruptions due to crowded utilities. On motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Thornton, the Court voted unanimously to approve the request from GTE and authorized the installation. A copy of the request is attached hereto. i The Court next considered the request from Texas A &M i University to place a buried cable installation in the right- of -way of Luza Lane to replace a control cable for their water 1� d i 9 d u LJ • Commissioners Court meeting November 25, 1997 a system. The site is located in Precinct 4. The County Engineer stated that all appeared to be in order and recommended approval. On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Sims, the Court voted unanimously to approve the request from Texas A &M University and authorized the installation. A copy of the request is attached hereto. The Court proceeded to consider the following blanket Purchase Orders: Ray Criswell Jail $ 600 Americlean Jail $ 800 Cain's Coffee Jail $ 500 Lilly Dairy Jail $2,400 Butterkrust Jail $1,400 Performance Jail $2,500 Alliant Jail $9,000 Sysco Jail $9,000 Scarmardo Prod Jail $2,200 Hobby Lobby Brazos Center $1,000 On motion by Commissioner Thornton, seconded by Commissioner Sims, the Court voted unanimously to approve the Blanket Purchase Orders as submitted. The Court next considered approval of requisitions from Capital Expenditures for the following purchases: a) Carpet Extractor for Maintenance $1,677.76 b) Mobile Radios for Sheriff's Office $4,368.00 c) Overhead lights, speakers, sirens for Sheriff's Office $3,186.75 d) Digital recording system for 272nd District Court $10,000.00 On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Jones, the Court voted unanimously to approve all requisitions, A through D to be paid from Capital Expenditures. The next matter for consideration was approval for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for upgrading the HP9000 Mainframe Computer. Commissioner Cauley informed the Court that the specifications include down time while the upgrade takes place. On motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously Commissioners Court meeting November 25, 1997 to authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for upgrading the HP9000 Mainframe Computer. The Court next considered an Exemption from Competitive Bidding Requirements of Local Government Code, Section 262.024(a)(6). The Court has determined there is a need to construct a public road crossing in the right -of -way from Union Pacific Railroad Company for the purpose of improving the roadway on Gandy Road. On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to grant the Exemption from Competitive Bidding Requirements for this purpose. The next matter before the Court was approval of a Contractual Agreement between Brazos County and Buchanan /Soil Mechanics, Inc. for Construction Materials Testing Services. The cost to Brazos County will be per the attached fee schedule. The contract will be effective January 1, 1998. On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to enter into contractual agreement with Buchanan /Soil Mechanics, Inc.. A copy of the contractual agreement is attached hereto. The next matter for consideration by the Court was the modification of the Annual Hot Mix Contract, Bid No. 98 -003. In a letter to the Court, Harold Hollingsworth, representative of Young Contractors, Inc. indicated that due to the problem Union Pacific Rail Road was having delivering aggregate to them, they are having to truck materials into their plant to produce hot mix. This, he went on to explain, has substantially increased their cost to produce mix. He then asked for a $4.50 per ton increase in their price for hot mix. On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to authorize the increase in price for hot mix. The Court acknowledged receipt of the Extension Service VOL Z- ..PA43K'.'- 7� I i • A r Commissioners Court meeting November 25, 1997 reports for October 1997 and acknowledged receipt of reports from the following County and Precinct Offices showing revenues collected and remitted to the County Treasurer: County Clerk Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 Justice of the Peace Precinct 7 P1 2 Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Constable Precinct 5 Constable Precinct 7 County Attorney Tax Assessor /Collector Road & Bridge A copy of the Officials' reports can be viewed in the County Auditor's office. Under citizen input and /or concerns the following made comments: Demetrios Basdekas - asked if the County had received the Tax Abatement for Brazos Textiles. He then wanted to know what would be the return or investment. Commissioner Thornton - introduced his grandchildren to the Court. The County Judge made the following comments: 1. He recognized three additional people in the audience. 2. The December 30, 1997 Commissioners Court meeting is to be canceled. 3. There will be a very short meeting on December 2, 1997. Items need to be in the Judge's office by 5:00 p.m. today. 4. Juvenile Services has moved to the new Juvenile Justice Center. He has had many requests for parking spaces. No space will be allocated at this time. 5. He wished all a Happy Thanksgiving. 6. Bryan Special Opportunity School appreciates the assistance in hauling the compost. 7. There will be a food and toy drive for needy families. 8. He reminded all of the hamburger cookout at the Road & Bridge Department on Wednesday, November 26, 1997. Walter Wilcox will once again cook hamburgers. There being no further business to come before the Court, the meeting was adjourned. V0 PAGLA,03 t I i a I i The foregoing minutes of the Commissioners Court meeting held November 25, 1997 have been examined and are approved in open Court this the -23 day of , 19 97, in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas. CV � �- -1 Alvirr W. Jones County Judge 119 14 0�4 - '_'Z m. S. Thornton Commissioner, Precinct 2 Carey C ley, Jr. Commis Toner, Preci c 4 2 T Commi s oner, Precinct 1 Commi0ioner, Precinct 3 ary A Ward County Clerk Y V �� AGL% 2' r, • • • n : y t •'} .c •� y • �i r; _+ _ '{: 1 , . >• ` LCD "\'•N, "Mi •�',1�I �[i;�lpjls+lt;;�• �'. Z' r;' D, :.l +r�. J. 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' r `� � ; f '' � .�a:��.4 �.- _ ,• • `�,r ! rl.,r �i, � ' 1� ,�� �,.� �, ' �, r,• t' r ' t • • • BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENT(S) FOR THE 1997 -1998 BUDGET YEAR NO. 97/98 -6.1 through 6.3 On this the 25th day of November 1997 at a regular meeting of the Commissioners' Court, the following members were present: Alvin W. Jones, County Judge, Presiding Tony Jones, Commissioner, Precinct 1; Wm. S. Thornton, Commissioner, Precinct 2; Randy Sims, Commissioner, Precinct 3; Carey Cauley, Commissioner, Precinct 4; Mary Ann Ward, County Clerk. The following proceedings were held: THAT WHEREAS, on November 25, 1997 the Court heard and approved a budget amendment for the 1997 -1998 budget year for Brazos County, Texas. WHEREAS, an expenditure is necessary due to the necessity to meet unusual and unforeseen conditions which could not be reasonably included in the original budget adopted September 23, 1997 the following amendment(s) to the original are hereby authorized, as described on the attached page(s). P.DOPTED AND APPROVED this the 25th day of November 1997. THE COMMISSIONERS' COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. By: Alvin W. Jones, County Judge Original: County Clerk's Office and attached to the original budget Copies: County Auditor County Treasurer Commissioners' Court Minutes Budget Amendment File VC) 4- .PA(3L alf . I YAUL-4-49-0 lPrepaFe4--By: -ntkw Approved By: Wie: YAUL-4-49-0 LEM • • BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENTS ®® M-E-W= MLUWw 11 .1 m1 -� =NMM# =® -�'Officc Supplies 272 nd Judicial District Court 1: �, Ik BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENTS - = - - No. 97/98 -6.3 - - -- - - - - - 11/25/97 - - -- -- - -- FD DIV ACCT PROJ DR /CR ACCOUNT NAME Increase Decrease 01 165001 521000 Dr Employment Services 1.000.00 01 165001 516100 Cr Hourly - Staff 1,000,00 Purchasing Department To setup a new line item for temporary employment form an employment service. Class 1020 Position 1 Budget FY 97/98 $ 25,104.00 Actual FY 97/98 $ 21,548.59 Prepared By: mkw Approved By: Date: 11/20/97 Date: • • • MEMO TO: John Reynolds, County Auditor FROM: Alvin W. Jones, County Judge RE: EXEMPTION FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 262.024(x)(6). Please be advised that on this 25'" day of November, 1997, at a Regular Session of the Commissioners' Court on which the following members were present: Alvin W. Jones County Judge Tony Jones Commissioner, Precinct 1 William S. Thornton _Commissioner, Precinct 2 Randy Sims Commissioner, Precinct 3 Carey Cauley, Jr. Commissioner, Precinct 4 The Commissioners' Court has determined that there is a need to construct a public road crossing in the right of way from Union Pacific Railroad Company for the purpose of improving the roadway on Gandy Road and hereby grants an exemption from the competitive bidding requirement for this purpose, as provided in the Local Government Code, Section 262.024(a)(6). .4 Pg CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT - - BRAZOS COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT AND BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Brazos County Soil and Water Conservation District #450, hereinafter called the District, and Brazos County Commissioners Court, hereinafter called the County, does hereby enter into a contractual agreement for the District to provide soil and water conservation services to the residents of Brazos County and to the County proper. Those services will include, but not be limited to, erosion control, water management, and rural development. This will- be carried out by planning and application through informal agreements with land users, or, as required by Federal or State law. An Information and recognition program will be used to inform the public. Technical assistance is utilized through a Memo of Understanding between the District and the USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service. Erosion control will keep the land productive for its various uses for many generations. Sediment resulting from erosion clogs our local steams reducing water carrying capacity and resulting in local flooding. Excessive siltation ruins our local wetlands, and; therefore, reduces a dwindling wildlife habitat. Silt from erosion carries many pollutaants dirextly into our local streams and rivers. Conservation practices consists of erosion control structures, erosion control ponds, gully shaping, diversions, vegetating old fields, proper management of grazing resources. 1 Water management includes recommendations for proper irrigation, flood control, and ester quality. Irrigated crops account for 75% of all water used. Proper irrigation saves that resource for tomorrows uses including domestic consumption. Proper irrigation helps to keep agriculture pollutants from entering underground water supplies. Conservation practices include total evaluation of irrigation systems and applicastion procedures, precision land leveling, and underground pipelines. Water managemnet includes floodplain management. The District's role in Rural Development in Brazos County is in providing fire protection utilizing dry hydrants. Insurance rates outside the city limits can be lowered a great deal, as well as provide a reliable source of water to fight rural fires. Farm ponds provide the water and we plan the dry hydrant system. The District is evaluating the use of artifical wetlands to replace septic tank filter fields. The prospects are very promising, but, much work remains to be done before this technology can be implemented. Water quality in rural Brazos County will be greatly inhanced if this method can be used. 91 VOL ice' ,PAQL3S . _ .. - .. -. _ .. Flu. .v � . _ .. .. tt '.t��.fin.I..�JIY._t�..�.L...! � l.•u. ._ �,�. �. � ..� • • • i t The District and the County have interacted ever since the inception of the District in 1942. Many conservation problems affect not only the individual landowner but the County itself. t The District contracts to the Brazos County to provide the above services f for 1998 FY for $4,400. 97 (DATE) (DATE) (DATE) Al Jones jV Preston J. uffi , III County Judge Chairman Brazos County, Texas Brazos County SWCD •450 4' VOL /- 2,..,PAQE, 3� STATE OF TM(AS COUNTY OF BRAZOS JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY CERTIFICATION We, the undersigned, hereby certify to the Commissioner's Court of Brazos County, Texas, and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission, that we have per- sonally inspected the detention facilities at the Brazos County Juvenile Jus- tice Center located at 1904 Highway 21 West in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, to determine whether the facility is suitable for the detention of children as provided by Section 51.12(c) of the Texas Family Code. We hereby find that: 1. Children in detention are not detained in or, committed to a compart- ment of a jail in which adults are detained or committed; 2. Children in detention ' are not permitted contact with adults who are detained or committed to jail; 3. The detention facility meets the requirements of Article 5115, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended, defining "safe and suitable jails "; 4. The detention facility meets the "Standards for Juvenile Detention Facilities" as required by Section 75.041, Texas Human Resources Code, and as adopted by the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission effective the 11th day of November, 1986. THEREFORE, the Brazos County Juvenile Justice Center is hereby certified as a suitable facility for children until the next annual onsite inspection due one year from the above personal visit. The Commissioner's Court of Brazos County, Texas, shall be provided copies of said certification, and the original . copy shall be filed with Juvenile Records in the County Clerk's Office. INSPECTED AND CERTIFIED this 19th day of November, 1997. arol L. Ru fino, ge Alvin Jones, ounty Judge 361st District Court and rman of he JuLknile•Board J D Langle , dg John Delaney, Judge 8 t at ict 272nd District Court Steve Smith, Judge Sarah Ryan, Judge County Court -at -Law it County Court -at -Law Bec y Se eat, Citizen & 3 i/� V0 JPAQ O 0 fl h L• • 11 �J STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § A RESOLUTION BY THE COMMISSIONERS' COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT REQUEST TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR FUNDING TO BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS FOR A PROGRAM KNOWN AS THE "NARCOTICS TRAFICKING TASK FORCE." WHEREAS, the Commissioners' Court of Brazos County, Texas have the moral obligation to a citizens and taxpayers of Brazos County to ensure that the criminal justice system operates in the most efficient and coordinated manner possible, and WHEREAS, the Commissioners' Court feels that the continuation of the Narcotics Trafficking Task force will materially enhance the administration of justice in Brazos County, Texas; and WHEREAS, in order to receive Federal matching grant funds, local governments, including Brazos County have been responsible for providing local matching funds in the amount of twenty -five percent of the money utilized in narcotics operations; and WHEREAS, the opportunity exists to fund vital parts of this program through the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division; and WHEREAS, The Brazos County Commissioners Court has agreed that in the event of a loss or misuse of the Criminal Justice Division funds, Brazos County Commissioners Court assures that the funds will be returned to the Criminal Justice Division in full; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners' Court of Brazos County, Texas at its meeting on the 25' of November 1997: 1. The County Judge of Brazos County, acting on behalf of Brazos County, be authorized to make application to the Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor, for grant funds resulting from the Narcotics Trafficking Task Force. 2. The County Judge be authorized to accept such grant funds should they be tendered. 3. This resolution becomes effective upon its adoption. Alvin'*. Jones, C ty Judge Brazos County, Texas ATTEST: rn Mary Anfa Ward, County Clerk Brazos County, Texas VOL 8= JPAC3E. 3�% Plurnhoff & Associates October 17, 1997 Loraine Nichols Brazos County 300 E. 26'b Street Suite 117 Bryan, TX 77803 -5327 Re: Stop Loss Renewal and Funding Factors Dear Loraine: Below we have outlined the New Stop Loss premium rates and factors to be effective 11/1/97. They are as follow: Aggregate Premium mo 3,1? Specific Premium Em to ces Employee Only 15.3 mo Family 38.1 mo 120.7 Spouse Aggregate Claims Factors 236.48 Employee Only 587.67 In addition you should note that the administrative cost will not change. Lastly, you had asked if a change in funding by Brazos County or its employees would be necessary for the new plan year. Based on the following there will not be a need to increase the current funding. ASIC ENEROLLED CURRENT FUNDING Em to ces 604 320.00 Ch11 en 201 120.7 Spouse 29 199.84 50y 1117 1291.08 If you have any questions concerning this mailer please feel free to call me. Reg Mark A. Grierson Vice President Mag/dw 1 14 Y Y 15995 North bwben Undle4 /Sous 110 / Homm% Taus 77079 / (281) 5894M I � FAx Q81) "9 -620; r r.` L jPAf3 E., o , • • • LW .ULQ BRAZOS 000N W 3 EMPMYEE BENEFITS PLAN STATE OF TEXAS BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for said county and state, personally came and appeared Brazos County represented herein by Alvin W. Jones, who declared that Brazos County Employee Benefits Plan, previously established, is hereby amended as follows Page 5 of ARTICLE I , (A) , CO-PAY PLAN , under sub- section Maximum Lifetime Benefit, is hereby restated: M )dm— Lifetime Benefit Hospice Care.. ....... ..... .............................$7 500 Combined Inpatient /Outpatient treatment of Mental /Nervous and /or Aloohol /Substance Abuse ....... $25,000 All Benefits Combined ....................... • ..$1,000,000 including the maximums shown above The term "lifetime" refers to -the time a person is actually a Covered Person under this Plan (commencing with the original Effective Date of the Employer's self- funded plan) and is not intended to suggest benefits beyond an individual's termination date or the Plan's termination date. Lifetime maximums were transferred from the prior Third Party Administrator. Page 50 of ARTICLE VI (SECTION B) , CO -PAY PLAN, ELIGIBLE MEDICAL EXPENSES, sub-section MEDICAL SERVICES AND SUPPLIM EXPENSES in reference to prosthetic appliances is hereby restated: Charges for prosthetic appliances required for the alleviation or correct-'on of a condition arising out of accidental injury occurring or sickness commencing after the effective date of an individual's coverage. This includes, but is not limited to, the purchase of an initial implanted lens, contact lens, or corrective lens when being used to replace the natural lens removed as a result of injury,.disease or cataract surgery, and the initial purchase of a hearing aid if the loss of hearing is a result of a surgical procedure performed while coverage under the Plan was in effect. The replacement of such appliances, unless stated otherwise in this section, will not be covered unless the replacement is necessary because of physiological changes. Hearing aids, contact lenses and /or corrective lenses, for any purpose other than those stated, are excluded. Included in this provision is the initial prosthetic breast device plus cm additional device. Replacements of such devices shall be covered and limited to two per 12 month period. Page 1 (Amendment nu-ee) VOL V I I Page 50 of ARTICLE VI (SECTION B) , CO -PAY PLAN, ELIGIBLE MEDICAL EXPENSES, sub- section MDICRL SERVICES AND SUPPLM Haw6M in reference to Intravenous injections and solutions, is hereby restated for clarification purposes to include birth control injections: Intravenous injections and solutions, including birth'oontfol injections. Page 71 of ARTICLE VII, (SECTION B) , DEDUCTIBLE PLAN, E L I G I B L E M E D I C A L E X P E N S E S sub-section mmichL SERVICES AND Mp LUSS EXPENSES, in reference to prosthetic appliances is hereby restated: -- Charges for prosthetic appliances required for the alleviation or correction of a condition arising out of accidental injury occurring or sickness commencing after the effective date of an individual's coverage. This includes, but is not limited to, the purchase of an initial implanted lens, contact lens, or corrective lens when being used to replace the natural lens removed as a result of injury, disease or cataract surgery, and the initial purchase of a hearing aid if the loss of hearing is a result of a surgical procedure performed while coverage under the Plan was in effect. The replacement of such appliances, unless stated otherwise in this section, will not be covered unless the replacement is necessary because of physiological changes. Hearing aids, contact lenses and /or corrective lenses, for any purpose other than those stated, are excluded. Included in this provision is the initial prosthetic breast device plus one additional device. Replacements of such devices shall be covered and limited to two per 12 month period. Page 72 of ARTICLE VII, (SECTION B) , DEDUCTIBLE PLAN, ELIGIBLE MEDICAL EXPENSES sub- section ME1)ICAL SERVICES AND SUP= EGTNsE5, in reference to Intravenous injections and solutions, is hereby restated for clarification purposes to include birth control injections: Intravenous injections and solutions, including birth control injections. Page 72 of ARTICLE VII, (SECTION B) , DEDUCTIBLE PLAN, ELIGIBLE MEDICAL EXPENSES, is hereby amended by deleting the separate benefit for . Mammograms. This benefit will now be payable under RoUrINE HEALTH SCREENING EXPENSES. Note: The age limits for mammograms will no longer apply. Page 78 of ARTICLE VII, (SECTION B) , DEDUCTIBLE PLAN, ELIGIBLE MEDICAL EXPENSES, is hereby amended by adding the sub - section entitled FCUTINE HEAM SQL EXPENSES: R OUrINE i EUM SCREENDS EXPENSES The Plan pays this benefit if the services are performed by a doctor or under the supervision of a doctor. Routine checkups. A routine checkup is a physical exam. (This includes, tut is not limited to such physical exams, such as gynecological visits, routine mammograms, speech and hearing screening, vision screening, developmental assessment, history, and appropriate immunization and laboratory tests.) Page 2 (Amendment Three) 'VOL _L_Z . 'AGE, 390 • • • Covered expenses do not include services rendered by more than one doctor or other health care provider in any single visit. Page 78 of ARTICLE VII, (SECTION B) , DEDUCTIBLE PLAN, ELIGIBLE ; M E D I C A L E X P E N S E S, ALTEMATIVE BE a7M, is hereby renamod for clarification purposes, ALT04TIVE BENEFITS FCR CASE ! - - "HIPAA" shall mean the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as presently enacted and as it may be amended from time to time, together with its related rules and regulations. References to any section of HIPAA shall include any successor provision. The Plan Sponsor of a non - Federal governmental plan may elect to be exempted from any or all of the requirements identified below: (1) Limitations on preexisting condition exclusion periods; (2) special enrollment periods for individuals (and dependents) losing other coverage; (3) Prohibitions against discriminating against individual participants and beneficiaries based on health status; (4) Standards relating to benefits for mothers and newborns (section 2704 of the PHS Act); and (5) Parity in the application of certain limits to mental health benefits (section 2705 of the PHS Act). As a non - Federal governmental plan, this Plan has elected to be exempt from the following sections of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act for the plan year January 1, 1997 to January 1, 1998: (1) The limitations on imposing pre - existing conditions exclusions. (2) The requirement to have special enrollment periods for employees and dependents in certain circumstances. (3) The prohibition against discrimination on the basis of health status. (4) Standards relating to benefits for mothers and newborns (section 2704 of the PHS Act) . Miis moans the Braazzos O=i y Health Plan has elected to be eft and will not ly with the Newborns and Mattes iioalth Protection Act. For a group plan with a plan year on or after January 1, 1998 that is not exempt, this Act mandates that a Plan cannot: a) restrict benefits for a maternity hospital stay for a mother and her newborn to less than 48 hours following a vaginal delivery or 96 hours following a Cesarean section. b) require a provider to obtain authorization for this minimum length of stay. c) provide monetary payments or rebates to mothers to encourage them to request less than this minimum coverage or restrict benefits for any portion of the required minimum length of stay in a manner which is less favorable than the benefits provided for any preceding portion of such stay. d) penalize, reduce or limit an attending provider's reimbursement because the provider provided treatment to an individual participant in accordance with this law. (5) Parity in the application of certain limits to mental health benefits (section 2705 of the PHS Act). This means that the Brazos County Health Plan has elected to be wwapt and will not oaMply with the Mental Health Parity Act of 1996. For a group plan with a plan year on or after Page 3 (Amerdnent Zhree) VOL.- �-2- YAGk2.Y4 . • • January 1, 1998 that is riot exempt, this Act mandates that for groups with 50 or more employees offering employee coverage are forbidden from maintaining different annual and lifetime maxim= for mental health benefits. 'The same annual or lifetime limits must apply for medical benefits and mental health benefits, or the medical and mental health benefits must be ocmbined under one and /or lifetime limit. — Zhis Plan will provide coverage loss certificates to participants who lose coverage under the Plan. This amendment shall be effective on January 1, 1998. THUS DONE AND SIGNED before me , and the undersigned competent witnesses on this the day of , 1997. WIWESSES: BRAZOS COUNTY Page 4 (A=wdmnt Tfteei Vu AGL ` t • • 0 BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT ACTION FORM • DEPARTMENT Road and Bridge NUMBER 560001 DATE OF COURT MEETING: 11/25/97 ITEM: Request from GTE to install buried cable within the right -of -way of Stousland Road beginning 4500 feet south of its intersection with Taylor Lane extending for a distance of 4.620: said cable will be placed 6 feet from the right -of -way line (see recommendation below). Site Is located in Precinct 1. SOURCE OF FUNDS: N/A I. PRESENTATION: A) No work will be permitted between front slope and/or back slope. B) The line shall be Installed 1) within 3.5' of and parallel to the right -of -way line and/or 2) In the case of a road bore, perpendicular to the right -of -way tine. C) If clearing of brush, trees and other obstruction Is necessary, it shall be the Applicant's responsibility to do so and to remove all cleared brush, trees etc. from County right -of -way. D) Ditch line shall be compacted to 90% standard density ASTM -Test Method No. D -698; lost shall be conducted by an independent Geotechnical testing firm; copies of all test results shall be furnished to the office of the Brazos County Engineer. E) Construction shall be In strict conformance to the latest Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, published by the Texas Department of Transportation, and all other State and Federal laws governing utility construction. II. ACTION REQUESTED OR ALTERNATIVES: Recommend approval of the request to place cable 6 feet from the back of the right -of -way line rather than the required 3-5 feet to keep down service interruptions due to crowded utilities. SUIJMITTED BY' APPROVE Richard F. Vance, P.E. Co lssio r ny Jones County Engineer Precinct 1 CC97 -169 ApprovedE? Denied0 by Commissioners' Court Date: W - 2s-g7 Alvin W. Jones, my Judge VOL APAGE, .393 1 . � 1 ® GTE Telephone Operations 501 Industrial Blvd. Bryan, TX 77803 November 10, 1997 Reply To: fir yan. TX Richard Vance Brazos County Engineering Office County Engineer 2617 W. Hwy. 21 _ Bryan, TX 77803 Dear Mr. Vance: SUBJECT: AGRMNTS 24 ,BURIED CABLE Enclosed are Form ED -135 and work location sketch showing the location of our proposed road bore on County Roads in Brazos County at College Station, Texas. This work is to be completed on Work Order 5416 - 3PO01WW which is scheduled for February 9, 1998. IF you have any questions concerning this work, please contact Charlie Clanton at our office in Bryan, telephone 409 -821 -4715 within 15 days so that we may explain or modify our proposal, otherwise, it is understood that this proposal is approved. Sincerely, eltl� <� Charlie Clanton Senior Designer - Access Design rr- C:eg(: ntt.ac•hment ,*c T / D. e- /Js ( ` I D a � ,& /N S f ry JF S "/S O,r Ova T Li D.vDFJ To ee "10 /7� u.1�• SERV�Ld Div: r.'QRv/�1�� ) A part of GTE CorpVQ �I I • • GEMERAL TELEPHONE NOTICE OF COMMUNICATION COMPANY LINE INSTALLATION ------------------------------------------------------------ - - - - -- November 10, 1997 TO THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF LEE COUNTY ATTENTION COUNTY JUDGE: Formal notice is hereby given that GTE will construct a communication line withing the right -of -way of a County Road in Brazos County, Texas as follows: GTE proposes to place a buried telephone cable along_ Stousland Road starting 4500 ft. south of the intersection of Stousland Road and Taylor Lane. We request. due to existing cable. to place new cable 6' off said R.O.W. Description of this line and associated appurtenances is more fully shown by two (2) copies of drawings attached to this notice. The line will be constructed and maintained on the County Road right -of -way in accordance with governing laws. Notwithstanding any other provision contained herein, it is expressly understood that tender of this notice by the GTE Southwest Incorporated does not constitute a waiver, surrender, abandonment of impairment of any property rights, fanchise, easement. license, authority, permission. privilege or right, now granted by law or may be granted in the future and any provision or provisions so construed shall be null and void. 1998. Construction of this line will begin on or after February 9, GENERAL. TELEPHONE COMPANY 5416 - 3PO01WW Charlie Clanton Senior Designer - Access Design 301 Industrial Blvd. Bryan. 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PRESENTATION: A) No work will be permitted between front slope and/or back slope. B) The line shall be installed 1) within 3 -5' of and parallel to the right -d -way line and/or 2) in the case of a road bore, perpendicular to the right- of-way line. C) If clearing of brush, trees and other obstruction is necessary. It shall be the Applicant's rosponsibility to do so and to remove all cleared brush, trees etc. from County right -of -way. D) Duch line shall be compacted to 90% standard density ASTM -Test Method No. D -698; test shall be conducted by an independent Geotechnical testing firm; copies of all test results shall be furnished to the office of the Brazos County Engineer. E) Construction shall be in strict conformance to the latest Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Dovicos for Siroots and Highways, published by the Texas Department of Transportation, and all other State and Federal laws governing utility construction. II. ACTION REQUESTED OR ALTERNATIVES: SVPMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: • 'er Richard F. Vance, P.E. Commissi er Carey Cats ey County Engineer Precinct 4 :/ CC97 -170 ApprovedADeniedO by Commissioners' Court Date: /1- 'tf-:2 2 Alvi W. Jones Irounty Judge 9 •'- +.. .._L . �..... iw..,... a«. s-... .•.......1r:— i........�r.,.u.�. .f��:F:.ul:L'trrG.a�w,. emir'. ..r..ui+Ji�L(r�7'tt- 7I4:�.v,:w. � .��� �,. �/' ' • , • • 10130.07 iu Si 1 REOUEST FOR PROPOSED INSTALLATION IN COUNTY RIGHT -OF -WAY TO THE COMMISSIONERS' COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BRAZOS COUNTY COURTHOUSE BRYAN, TEXAS 77807 - - Formal notice Is hereby given that (applicant) (� proposes to place a (typo)&,,,d [Acwlthln the right-of -way of (road) _ ., Y —,,W In Brazos County, Texas as follows: The locabon or description of the proposed Installation is more fully shown by 1 copies of the drawings attached to this notice. I understand and agree that 1. The County Engineer must by notified 72 hours prior to the beginning of construction in order Utat he or his designated inspector may inspect the actual installation. 2. That all damage to the roadways and rights-of-way will be repaired to their original condition to the satisfaction of the County Engineer, 3. That Brazos County reserves the right to require Applicant to relocate or lower any such lino at no cost to Brazos County, should same become necessary due to widening or lowering, or other alteration of the roadway or nghtot•way 4. That Brazos County will In no way be responsible for any damage which might occur to any existing utility lines in the right-of-way. S. That the fine will be constructed and maintained on the County ngMof -way in accordance with tho Utility Accommodation Policy which was adopted by the Texas Department of Trarwporteition on May 29, 1989, 8. That the Ono or lines will be constructed no less than twonty-four Inchas (241 lower than the lowest pat of the drainage or bar ditch and the drainage is to be considered at least two feet (21 below the center of the roadway. 7• That all sites will be barricaded during the Construction period. Construction of this One well begin on or after the j day of '�c /+ • 197 D Two ,ng dross jZF : ' q t R11 1r. rti i. APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS' COURT ON, 11. 2c�_ Date AMn W. Jones, Couidy Judge ar..r vaws , VOL-) . jpi ML f � 9 I • • M V M , • L R � 7 � y k,,I�': TEXAS A &M UNIVERSITY Physical Plant Department College Station Texas 77843.1371 November 0. 1997 Mr Ray Crow Road & Bridge Dept 3017 IIWY 21 West Bryan, Tx 77803 Dear Mr Crow On or around October 20 "', the control cable loom TAMU's water well on fountain Switch Rd to the TAMU pump station on Luza Lane developed a fault A bacl+hoe was used in oidet it) locate, and test the cable Alier testing the cable, the decision was made that file cable was laulty front fountain Switch Rd to approxnnately I little south of that point New cable was located n► I louston and delivered on the 2.11" We spoke with Mr Cunningham, with Road and Bridge Dept of Bravos County. and were not iii6itmed ofthe I,►ct that a permtf was needed to french along the toad Hic filllowulg Monday. we tiampoited our ditch witch to Ltiza Lane and began trenching a dilch tio111 the southern end of•Luva Lane to fountain Switch Rd We conlacted Mr Snuth, it landowner till Luia Lane, and n►tilrmed him ofour intention~. and that ++e ++ill repair all damage to his driveway Hie new cable was butted at V and we have been workinu to make sure that the water drainage ditch is clean and that the trenched ditch is back filled fully tiom .tail to litu.h We would like to have voui peinuss►tm to set a pipe tit the fence Ilnc and 11ulunt a telephone pedestal to 11, in older to slake the splice. above ground We feel Ihal the guilt ++as tit the underground splices of' tile old cable We ++ould like it) .et stn S pipe ' deep Mid putt it in umcreic I he above ground height ++ould range tionl 4 to -; ++1111 the pedestal 11ulunted to 11 I he reason till Iht% 1s 10 ple+ent nio%%Cls tio11, danlagmg till' pcde.tal We ++ould alut like to place a sign tin the pedestal +►tth %%otdtlg 1)wtat1ing to the splices heing the iesponsibility of I ANN I We have lull intention of tilling in the ditch ++ben it settles We a1)ologvC for not getting the required pci11lii beliuc anv wort, ++as peifiumed We have included a 111.11) .11o+ +n1g the distance o1,111C (11101 lioin the road as \+ell as the de1)1h We ,11C mm tall+ .o\ Ill C Ol'oui mistake mid wam .11)ologl /c till oft a4.11on ('11,11 le., Ku(1et tiuper11llcndett tilttiC• ,' VOL /k PAQL 4z;.3 R f r 1 f iM I I I i 1 J I, W • t 1 End Buried Cable Replacement ; 2 Culvert Crossing i Pasture Access Creek Crossing Oil Well Road I'll, Buried Cable ---------- - - - - -- Distance to Fence Texas A &M University Y Buried Cable Replacement Contol Cable Well #7 i I 1 Access to ` Cattle Pen I O start of Buried Cable Replacement 4 n � . 1�..� �AG�. ? �� Highway 21 By Raw M" - - TEXAS COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING LABORATORIES AGREEMENT FOR MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND RELATED CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES This Agreement is by and between BRAZOS COUNTY, whose address is: 300 East 26th Street, Bryan, Texas 77803 hereinafter called CLIENT, and BUCIIANAN /SOIL MECHANICS, INC., hereinafter called LABORATORY, who agree ac follows: 1. DECLARATIONS. CLIENT desires to engage LABORATORY to provide Materials Engineering and rclatcd amstruc:tion insaxx( ion and materials testing services in connections with CLIENT's project ( "THE PROJECT ") described as follows: Construction Matcrials Testine Services for 1998. Costs will be in accordance with attached Fcc Schedule Rates LABORATORY has submitted a fee schedule to CLIENT, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hcrcof as EXHIBIT "A" for Materials Engineering and related construction inspection and materials testing services, which fee schedule is acceptable to CLIENT 2. SCOPE OF WORK. LABORATORY shall provide Materials Engineering and related construction inspection and materials testing scrviocs for THE PROJECT in accordance with the accompanying proposed "Scope of Services" made a part hereof as EXHIBIT "B" or the "Terms and Conditions" made a part of this Agreement as EXHIBIT "B ". EXECUTED THIS 2S"? day of AfouocAlgtu 19 !f QtZI....e. CLI d J� 1— c•�j lit • • • EXHIBIT 'D" TEXAS COUN(7I. OF VNGINEERING IAIIORATORIFS 7 ?:RMS AND CONDITIONS TO ACRUMENT FOR MAWMAI S ENGINFIERING AND REIATF:D CoNSlltll(TION INSPE(TJON AND MATEI(IAI ti WS-1ING. SFJIVICF:S ARM IX 1. SERVI('F:S. IAIIORAIORY will I.1 Art for VIJENT in • prolesaonel manner. using that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by and consistent with the standards of the protection praAa•ing in the same or simaIor locality of 111E PROJECT aile 1.2 Provide only those services that. in the opinion of IAHORATORY, lie within the lalinirwl and professional areas of expertise of IAIIORATORY and what IAIIORATORY is adnrystely staffed and equipped W perform 1.3 Perform all telanaal servers under the general dareton of a ReEnstered Professsonal Ingincer and in substantial acturdaiar with the basic requirements of the appropriate Standards of 13e American Sonety for lc%ting and Materish, where applaslde, or other standards designated by CU ENT, ENT. 14 Promptly submit formal reports of all teals, impatiens and smites prformed andaatang, where applaable, compliance with T11E PROJECT sravifwalsom or other contract 6rvmend 1ia•b retorts shall he complete and frtual, citing the le-tta performed, methods employed, values obtained, parts of the stnature or PROJI CI ores involved 1.3 I.niploy uniting mothints wha•h have lacn cahbrald within a period not cxtvvahng lathe (12) months from the time of use by deva+oi of acuray tractable W the National Bureau of Standards of the Moiled Stoics Department of Commerce, and, upon request, submit W CIJI NT or has authorized rformcintative documentation of such cabbralnm 1.6 (umider all reports W he confrdentiol properly of MENT. and dwlrebute retsorL% only W those persons, organ✓etons, or agencies sp nri ally designated in writing by CIJENT or his outhorved representative. 1 7 Retain all pertinent raonds rrtatmg W the services performed for a period of rave years following subome %o0n of a report, during which period the records will be made available W CIJENT at all reasonable tames AR11CM 2. ('IJF NTS RFSPONSID11171F.S. (last or his aatbnf✓rad rprsattalave Will 2.1 Provide IAIIORAT)RY with all plans, apmfaslons, addenda. Change orth•ra, approved shop drawings, and other information for the proper trrformarar of IAIR)RAWRY. 22 Issuc outhorvalon in writing, giving IAIR)RAIY)RY free amess to 111E PROJECT %sic. and W all alaops or yards where materials are piel ared or ousted 2.3 Dmignote in writing a person or farm W act as CIJENTs representative with rspet W IAIR)RATORY's services W he performed under this Agronoenl, such ta•rxm or firm W have complete authority to transmit instructions, reerve information and data, interpret end define CIJENra policies and d- om with rcspaa W 111F. PROJECP. and W order, at (7JF.N'1'a expose, such technical serve -cs as may he requested by IAIIORATORY. 2.4 Dmigndc in writing !hose penoas or farms who are wlhorved to receive oopnes of IAIWRATORY's utspatoo and dal reports. 2 3 Advax IAIR)RATORY sufficiently in advuae of any operations so as W allow for asadgnmenn of perwnnel by IAJIORATORY for ciompleim of the royuod oervahm Stalk advaaoe notice shall be in accordance with that cslablrbd by mutual agreement of the panto 2.6 Dares TIDE PROJECT contraetor, either by the Construction Contract or diril written order to (a) Shure and deliver to IAIR)RATORY, without cost W IAIN)I(A71)RY, preliminary rrprairntative samples of Dose materiels be proposes to use which require dating, together with any relevant data of the materials. (b) I umash saafi causal labor and all facilities sorted by IA11ORAT )RY to obtain and handle samples al TIDE PROJBCI' and to foalitate the spc:ifid mapocttos and trots (0 Provide and maintain for use of IAIIORATORY, adequate apse at 711E PROJE('I' for wfe storage and proper curing of let ytocisats which mist remain on mar PROJECT site prior to bring AR710Y J. CFNFAM. CONDITIONS: 3.1 IAIIOI(ATORY. by the performance: of services covered hereunder. duo not in any way assume. abridge or abrogate any of Wove duties responsibilities or authorities with regard to 711E PJIOJECr ougomanly voted in TILE 1'IIOJVA.T uohil- design eigraheeta. or any other design agencies or Sud nrilica. 3.2 IA11ORATORY shall not he rapooab4 for acts of omissions of any Party(.) involved in the design of ME PROJECT or the failure of my cntresl or or subconlraclor W construct any aspnet of 111E PROJEC17 in aomrdence with recommendations contained in any correspondence or vethal forcommendatam Gsued by IAIIORAT )RY 3.3 IAIIORAT()RY is not authorzed to revoke, alter, relax. enlarge or release any requirement of 711E PROJIMT spa if voton or other evmlie t 4xvincnts nor W approve or acxvo any portion of the work, unlns spcaraally outhorved in writing by CIJENT or his outhorved representative IAIIORAIt)RY shall not have the right of rejetlon or the right W slop the work. exoilM for such periods as may he required to conduct the sampling, testing, or anquataon of oprralsons covered by the Agreement 3.4 'flaw Agtirment may he termins1W by either party on ten (10) days written ootar of by mutual agreement If this Agrecrnent is termwled by either party. IAIR)RA71)RY shall he paid in full for all services performed through the termanstnan dale, and the CIJENT shall be pnovddd with a eomplrre r•pmt of the mulls of testa and analysis aw.kated pair to termination 3.3 Nether CMINT nor IAIIORAll)RY may delegate, assign. sublet or transfer his duties or interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the other party 3.6 Ilse only warranty made by IA11ORAWRY in nonrimlon with its smana performed hereunder u that it will use that degrr of care and skill as act forth in AfIKIc I I above No other warranty, exprmwA or implad, is made or intended for services provide) hereunder or furnishing oral of written reports of findings made. ARTICLE 4. INSURANCE: 4.1 IAIIORATORY shall secure and maintain throughout the full period of this Agrcenhcnt sufficient msuramr W prole( it odetuelely from claims under applicable Workman's (ompeaaaton Acts and of loodsly injury, death or property damage as may erase from the per(ormamr of servases undo this Agreement IAHORA71)RY will, upon requeal, file crrtifaalioo of such insuruae coverage with CIJENT or his ouUrorrd representative 4.2 NO ansdirarar of whatever kind or type which may he carmd by LABORATORY, is W be considered as in any way limning the contradtor's or sulaonlractor'a respessibafdy for Jamages resulting from his operatu)m or for fumuhing work and materials to 711E PROJECT MENT agrees therefore, to salude or cause to he included in 711E PROJEC1`s construction contract, such ictuncrrhenta for insurance coverage and performance bonds W he saved and maintained try 111E 1'ROJF("1. contractor a CIJF.NT Jeans ailtquale W indemnify CULNT. IARORATORY. and other eomrmd parties, againol claims for domagrs and W insure commpldanew of work performance and malcro6 with PROJECT rtquuanrnta ARTICIE S. PAYMENT 3.1 CIJFJVT will pay IAAORATORY for sman and expenses in uuordance with the oliechd fee schedule 1ABORATORY'■ invoasra will he piesanied at the completaio of its work or monthly and will he pad within thirty (M)) days of rergM by MENT or his authaor ✓d representative. 3.2 IAIR)RAIr)RY shall he pad in full for all servers under the Agreement. including any overrun of CUEN7'■ tossiml or any unforaren mad for IAII(IF(ATORY's amass exceddng Original contend requiremmta Payment for au& savm llhall he made irrempedive of any claim Ivy CIJFNT for eompanaton for edeLtnaaf work extducted Any such claim shall in no respect delay Payment of fm for amem performed by IAIR)RATORY ARTICIZ 6. FJ(TFI(T OF AGkF .MFNT. 6.1 'Ibis Agreement. including these teems and evndhtioos retwoatta the entire agromcni between C1JFNT cad IAIR)RATORY and wprracdca all prior negotiations, rgerooWoos of ogrcmaata, written or oral. 'Ilse Agreement may he amended Daly by wrtten instrument signed by MEW and IAIORATORY. ARTICIJ1 7. APIUCAMY, JAW: 7.1 Ilse Agrevaent shall he governed Ivy floe Iowa of fla- Mole A is acs �.�PAQL q ' r FEE SCa1GDUIX- 3 - CONSTRUCTION MA'ILRLUS 7TS17NC1 AND INSPGC17ON This schedule of charges is for testing of samples delivered to our Bryan laboratory, obtaining samples, and field testing servioes performed at locations within the immediate Bryan/Cbllcge Station area. Personnel and transportation charges will be made for round trips over 30 miles by our persormel for field testing and inspection. and for procurement, preparation and /or delivery of samples to our laboratory. A vehicle charge of $12 per trip will be used for round trips less than 30 miles. SOII ti AND BASE MA11 -RIAl ti Compaction and Control Tests UNIT 1'RIC:I.. 3.1.01 Optimum Moklurc/Dcrmity Relationship, A..'I'M and AASIITO methods: ' 1. Using a 4 -inch diamctcr mold (Method A or 1)) ................ 11500 2. Using a (-inch diameter mold (Method Q .................... 130.(X) 3.1.02 Optimum Moisturc /Iknsity Rclationehip,'I -Al"' 'I'cx- 113 -I.. method ....... ............................... 1411.(X) 3.1.03 Maximum and Minimum Iknsity .............................. ULM) 3.1.04 In -plaox field Density and Moisture 0mtcnl (minimum charge of 3 tests per trip): 1. Nuclear Gauge method, per test ........................... 25.(X) 2. 1larris Cup method, per test .............................. 300) 3. Sand Conc method, per lest .............................. 40.1X1 4. Recheck, Nuclear Gauge method, per test ..................... 25.(X) 3.1.05 California hearing Ratio (C:BR), soils and aggregates, per specimen ........... ............................... 115.(X) 3.1.06 'IXIX71 'I'riaxial Com press ion Test. Tex- 117 -1i Quotation 3.1.07 Soil- (xmcnl compnmrive strength. Tex- 120 -Ii, per specimen (doxs not include Item 3.1.02) ......................... 1050) 3.1.08 Special proxvasinl,. mixing additives, and /or sample preparation for above items, per hour ............................ 29.(X) Soil, Subcradc and Ilasc Material 'Pests 3.2.01 Moisture 0went, laboratory measured ............................ 401 3.2.02 Attcrbcrg Liquid and Plastic Limits, Plasticity lodex .................... 24.1X1 3.2.03 Sieve Analysis: 1. Soils, through No. 21X) sieve ............................. 240) 2. Sods. with plus No.4 size ............................... 340) 3.2.04 Sieve Analysis, aggregate with binder: 1. Thfough Nu. 40 sieve ...................... ......... 34.(X1 2.11rough No. 21X) sieve .. ............................... 540) 3.2.05 'IXIX)'I' Ball Mill,'I'ex- 116.1.. . ............................... t(X),IX) 3.2.06 I lydrometcr Analysis, not including sieve analysis ..................... 520) 3.2.07 11crocnt Passing No. 2(X) Sieve .. ............................... 20.50 3.2.08 Uradation of aril -lime mixture, 'IXIX)'1' Item 260 ..................... 25.1141 3.2.09 pl I determination of wil or soil -lime mixture. per test (D ocs not include 3.2.12) .. ............................... 9.114) 3.2.10 Permeability: 1. falling I Icad (specific gravity not included) .................. 75.1X1 2. Constant head ...... ............................... 86.(X) 3.2.11 Pinhole Di%persion '1'ca1 ..... ............................... 11150) Ngv 1 of 4 January 11Y17 I o ' p 8 • i • ITE S(111ID111ls 3 - (X)Nti 1'Rl1CIION MATI:RIAI ti 'lI- S'11NG AND INSI EA:11ON UNIT PRICK 3.2.12 Preparation of sample for above items (includes splitting base sample, slaking, washing over No. 40 or No. 200 sieve, - - preparing base binder for additional testing, mixing additives, remolding or compacting specimens and other specialprocessing). per hour ............................... $29.00 3.2.13 Lime treated depth refits ....... ............................... 5.(X) 3.2.14 Crumb test, per test (plus technician time) ........................... 5.(X) (X)NC—RI-AI-'AND MASONRY JI:;VIN Cylinders, lkams and (ubcs 3.3.01 Casting cylinders, including slump (minimum 3 cylindcros/scl per trip), per cylinder ....... ............................... 100) 3.3.02 Air Content determination when casting cylinders or beams................ ............................... 170► 3.3.03 Unit Weight, ASTM C 138 (not including personnel time) ................ 18.1X) 3.3.04 Compressive Tsting of Cylinders: 1. Made by our personnel, per cylinder ........................ 11.50 2. Delivered to our laboratory, per cylinder ..................... 14.(X) 3. Hold cylinders, per cylinder ............................. 10.50 3.3.05 Casting beams, including slump (minimum charge of 3 beamsper trip). per beam .... ............................... 140) 3.3.05 Ilcxuml Testing of Beams: 1. Made by our personnel, per beam .......................... 15.(X) 2. Ih:livcrcd to our laboratory, per beam ....................... 16.00 3. I [old beams, per beam .. ............................... 11.50 3.3.07 Molding Mortar Cubes (minimum charge of 6 cubes per Drip). per cube ........... ............................... 6.(X) 3.3.08 Compressivc Tsting of Mortar Cubcs, per cube ....................... 801 NOIT.: Inspection and /or standby in excess of 1 hour when in conjunction with casting test specimens will be charged at the applicable pcnonncl rate. Picking up, transporting cylinders back to lab and stripping from molds are not included in above rates and will be charged at the appropriate personnel rates plus vehicle surcharge. Concrete Corine and 'Pests 3.4.01 (bring machine rental, per day .. ............................... 750) 3.4.02 Portable power generator (if required, 5 hour minimum), perhour ............... ............................... 8.1X) 3.4.03 (bring, 4-inch diameter, per inch of thickncss (not including equipment rental, personnel and transportation charges) ................. 8.50 3.4.(4 Compressivc testing of concrete cores, per core ....................... 16.50 3.4.05 hind preparation of concrete cures for testing, per end ................... 90) 3.4.05 Soilteat Model CI' -320 Concrete Ticst Ilammer rental (minimum 3-hour charge), per hour ............................. 2301 I i Page 2 .d t Lnuury t'r?l x IE-1- SCMEDULE 3 - QONSTRUCIION MATE-RUUS WNTIN(1 AND INSp1 :C11ON Concrete Mix Desi Mix design includes mixing the trial batch: determiningthe slump, air content, and yield. and casting and testing 6 compressive or 3 flexural tests specimens. Tests on aggregates and time spent obtaining materials, computing mix proportions, consultation and reporting. will be charged at the appropriate personnel rate. UNIT PRI( t: 3.5.01 Mix Design using cement factor method ......................... 3115.00 AGGREGAIT 'll ti 11 3.6.01 Sieve Analysis, aggregate without binder: 1. Washed ........... ............................... 24.00 3.6.02 2. Dry ............. ............................... Specific ()ravily 20.(x) 3.6.03 ........... ............................... Absorption 34.(x) 3.6.04 .............. ............................... (lay lumps and friable particles, percent ........................... 20.(() 35.(x) 3.6.05 Unit Weight (loose and rodded) . ............................... 340) 3.6.06 Percent passing No. 200 Sieve .. ............................... 20.50 3.6.07 Organic impurities in sands for concrete ........................... 25.(x) 3.6.08 Los Angeles Abrasion ...... ............................... 1(x).()() 3.6.09 Sulfate Soundness (5 cycle) (coarse or fine, not both) .................. 185.0) 3.6.10 Special processing and preparation of aggregate for above items, per hour ...... ............................... 29.0() ASI111AIJIC MATIsRIAL IWTIN 3.7.01 llilumca conlcnt and aggregate gradation .......................... 110.(x) 3.7.02 Mixing asphaltic concrete (3 spceimcas per set), per set ................ ............................... 30.(X) 3.7.03 Molding lest speimens for Density and /or Stability (3 specimens per set), per sct .. ............................... 311.1X) 3.7.04 Density of laboratory molded specimens (3 specimen.-. per scl), per sct .......... ............................... 28.1X) 3.7.05 Marshall Stability (3 specimens per sd), per set ....................... 60.(X) 3.7.06 Marshall Ilow Value (3 specimens per set), per set .................... 90) 3.7.07 livccm Stability (3 specimens per set), per set ........................ 70.(x) 3.7.08 Maximum Specific Gravity of paving mixtures, AS 'I'M D -2041 or Tcx- 227 -1' .. ............................... 25.(x) 3.7.09 Coring 4 -inch diameter asphaltic pavement, thickness up to 6 inches (not including personnel and transportation charges): 1. Minimum 3 cores per trip, each ........................... 35.(X) 2. Additional core, same trip, each ........................... 30.1X) N(Ylli: Patching pavement will he charged at the appropriate pcnccmncl tales 3.7.10 Density of asphaltic pavement cores and blocks, each ................... 20.(x1 Page i of 4 January t'r07 11 • • • ITE' SOWDl11Ji 3 - (!ONti'I'Rl1CIlON MA'17 :RUUS'I1;Sf1NO AND INSPFCIION UNIT PRICE, 3.7.11 I'hickness determination of asphaltic pavement cores orblocks, each .......... ............................... $5.00 3.7.12 Nuclear Gauge Density (minimum charge of 3 tests per trip....................... .......................... 25.00 3.7.13 Index of Retained Strength .. ............................... Quotation PERSONNEL RXII -N AND SPECIAL SERVIC S Charges for services of engineering technicians will be made at the following rales for sampling, field inspe,-tions and tests not otherwise charged on a per -test basis. Overtime rate will be charged after eight (8) hours per day, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays at standard rate x 1.5. 3.8.01 Engineering 'Technician. 1. Regular rate, per hour .. ............................... 25.1X1 2. Overtime rate, per hr .. ............................... 37.50 3.8.02 Certified l :nginccring'1'echni4ian: 1. Regular rate, per hour .. ............................... 28.50 2. Overtime rate, per hr .. ............................... 42.75 3.8.03 Senior Iinginec ring '1'cchnician: 1. Regular rate, per hour .. ............................... 340) 2. Ovcnime rate, per hr .. ............................... 51.1X) 3.8.04 Transportation, per mile ...... ............................... 0.45 3.8.05 Per diem, per man per day .... ............................... 70.(X) 3.8.05 Equipment rental ....... ............................... Quotation 3.8.07 Reproduction/postagc(over 4 reports), per page ....................... 0.35 3.8.08 Direct expenses ...... ............................... Cost + 15% 1. Concrcte (ylindcr Molds (per case) ......................... 30.(X) 2. Direct Expense (Miscellaneous) ........................ Cost + 15% 3. Vehicle Surcharge, per trip .............................. 120) 3.9.10 1. (krtificd Welding Inspecxor, per hour ......................... Quotation (Does not include materials and beading straps) Rates for tests and services not listed are available upon request. Note: All tests taken or performed before 8:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m.'on regular work days, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays will be charged at regular fee schedule rate plus applicable personnel overtime rate. higi 4 of 4 Luni.uy 1'MI7 :_..� PAGE..... I i FEE SCIIEDULE 4 - STAR: SERVICES Ills schedule is for standard services on an hourly basis for regular hours within the U.S.A., and includes payroll costs, administrative overhead and profit. Authoritcd overtime will be charged at 1.5 times the regular rate for classifications 4.1.09 through 4.1.13. Insurance certificates will be furnishod -by insuring agency on request. PERSONNEL CIASS117CA'IION UNIT PRICK 4.1.01 Principal Engineer, Consultant . ............................... $85.1x1 4.1.02 4.1.03 Engineer 6 ........................ :.................... 4.1.04 4.1.05 4. 1.06 1sngincer 3 ............. ............................... • 55.1x1 4.1.07 4.1.08 4.1.09 Stenographer ............. ............................... 20.(x1 4.1.10 C:omputcr Operator /Office Tedtnician ............................. 18.(X) 4.1.11 Drafter 2 ............... ............................... 26.0) 4.1.12 Draftcr 1 ............... ............................... 20.(X) 4.1.15 lAboratory Manager ........ ............................... 45.1x) 'llc above rata arc for services performed in the ordinary course of business on a first -come, first - served and /or tirnc available basis. Services performed on a time preemption basis are available on request at double the above rates. RIiIM1111RSAN1J: I: • • • MEMO - TO: John Reynolds, County Auditor FROM: Alvin W. Jones, County Judge RE: EXEMPTION FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 262.024(a)(6). Please be advised that on this 25'" day of November, 1997, at a Regular Session of lite Commissioners' Court on which the following members were present: Alvin W. Jones Tony Jones_ William S. Thornton Randy Sims Carey Cauley, Jr. County Judge — Commissioner, Precinct 1 Rommissioner, Precinct 2 Commissioner, Precinct 3 Commissioner, Precinct 4 The Commissioners' Court has determined that there is a need to construct a public road crossing in the right of way from Union Pacific Railroad Company for the purpose of improving the roadway on Gandy Road and hereby grants an exemption from (lie competitive bidding requirement for this purpose, as provided in the Local Government Code, Section 262.024(a)(6). VM f ' L i c r `t } VOL /,!i;ZLJPA(; ,� 1�1...........�- .'.�_... .....�.>z" ��..W:ti...�[.•+.a�_ = -- ��- aar�L+.hiLt:s•, ti' � 2 �''. Isvi:wul+�+lA.�i�`:•� '